Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A brownish, gelatinous, ear-shaped fungus on broadleaf deadwood, especially old elder. Edible, widely used in Asian cooking.
Identification
- Fruit body ear-shaped and gelatinous, attached at one point.
- Grows on dead broadleaf branches, often in damp places.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 105572
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
